Cathy Munoz
Cathy Munoz (b. June 23, 1964) is a former Republican member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing District 34 from 2009 to 2017. She previously served on the City and Borough of Juneau from 1995 to 2001.
Biography
Munoz obtained a B.A. in political science from the University of the Pacific. Munoz's professional experience includes working as the owner/manager of Ad Libitum and co-founder/past president of the Juneau Community Charter School.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Munoz served on the following committees:
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| • Finance |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Munoz served on the following committees:
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| • Finance |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Munoz served on these committees:[2]
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| • Community & Regional Affairs, Chair |
| • Economic Development, Trade & Tourism |
| • Resources |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Munoz served on these committees:
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| • Community & Regional Affairs, Co-Chair |
| • Education |
| • Transportation |
Issues
Political courage tests
2008
Munoz's answers to the Alaska State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are available. When asked her top priorities she answered:
"My first priority will be to support the expansion of Juneau's job base. Government can create roadblocks or government can encourage new investment in the community. I support all of our key industries. I also support fair and equitable pay/retirement for state employees and a return to a defined benefits system. In the last year we have lost 500 residents. Let's get Juneau on the right track with wise development, the replacement of our aging ferries, a new highway connecting Juneau to the rest of the state, and investment in alternative energy throughout the southeast region."[3]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2016
Elections for the Alaska House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 16, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016.
Justin Parish defeated incumbent Cathy Muñoz in the Alaska House of Representatives District 34 general election.[4][5]
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 34 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Justin Parish |
51.10% | 4,527 | |
| Republican | Cathy Muñoz Incumbent | 48.90% | 4,332 | |
| Total Votes | 8,859 | |||
| Source: Alaska Secretary of State | ||||
Justin Parish ran unopposed in the Alaska House of Representatives District 34 Democratic Primary.[6][7]
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 34 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Justin Parish (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Cathy Muñoz ran unopposed in the Alaska House of Representatives District 34 Republican Primary.[6][7]
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 34 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Cathy Muñoz Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Alaska House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 19, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 2, 2014. George McGuan was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while District 31 incumbent Cathy E. Munoz was unopposed in the Republican primary. Munoz defeated McGuan in the general election.[8][9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Cathy E. Munoz Incumbent |
62.4% | 5,132 | |
| Democratic | George McGuan | 37.6% | 3,090 | |
| Total Votes | 8,222 | |||
2012
Munoz ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Alaska House of Representatives District 31. She ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 28, 2012. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[12][13] Munoz won re-election in the general election.[14]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Cathy Munoz Incumbent |
96.7% | 7,243 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 3.3% | 246 | |
| Total Votes | 7,489 | |||
2010
Munoz won re-election to the 4th District seat in 2010. She had no opposition.[15][16]
2008
In 2008, Cathy Munoz was elected to the Alaska House of Representatives District 4. Munoz (R) finished with 4,315 votes while her opponent Andrea Doll (D) finished with 3,875 votes.[17]
| Alaska House of Representatives District 4 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Cathy Munoz (R)
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4,315 | |||
| Andrea Doll (D) | 3,875 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2016
In 2016, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 19 through May 18 (extended session). The Legislature held a special session from May 23, 2016, to June 19, 2016. The Legislature held a second special session from July 11 to July 18.
- Legislators are scored by the Alaska Business Report Card on "how supportive they are of Alaska’s private business sector."[18]
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2015
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In 2015, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 20 through April 27 (Session extended). The first special session was held from April 28 to May 21. The second special session was held from May 21 to June 11. A third special session was held from October 24 to November 5.
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2014
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In 2014, the 28th Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 21 to April 20.
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2013
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2012
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In 2012, the 27th Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 17 to April 15. It was in special session from April 15 to April 30.
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Personal
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Munoz and her husband, Juan, have two children.
She serves as Chair of the Juneau Affordable Housing Commission, on the Board and Executive Committee of the Alaska Humanities Forum, Chair of the Salvation Army Advisory Board, and member of the Capital City Republican Women.[19]
Recent news
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See also
- Alaska State Legislature
- Alaska House of Representatives
- Alaska House Committees
- Alaska House of Representatives District 34
External links
- Cathy Munoz's personal website
- Alaska State Legislature - Representative Cathy Munoz
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
- Alaska's House Majority - Cathy Munoz profile
- Cathy Munoz on LinkedIn
Footnotes
- ↑ Alaska State House of Representatives, "Cathy Munoz," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑ Alaska House of Representatives, "House Majority Members," accessed September 18, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Issue Positions," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ State of Alaska Division of Elections, "November 8, 2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "General Election Official Results 2016," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 State of Alaska Division of Elections, "August 16, 2016 Primary Candidate List," accessed June 8, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 State of Alaska Division of Elections, "2016 Primary Election results," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed June 4, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed January 1, 2015
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed September 11, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "Official General Election Results," accessed November 25, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "2012 Primary Candidate List," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Election Division, "Official 2012 General election results," accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed July 2, 2015
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 Alaska Business Report Card, "About ABRC," accessed September 11, 2014 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "abrc" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed March 12, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins (D) |
Alaska House of Representatives District 34 2015–2017 |
Succeeded by Justin Parish (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Alaska House of Representatives District 31 2013–2015 |
Succeeded by Paul Seaton (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Alaska House of Representatives District 4 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Scott Kawasaki (D) |
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